At the UNT College of Music, service is central to our mission. Our community engagement initiatives underscore our commitment to the local and regional communities we serve. Learn more about how we actively engage with these communities to fulfill this important goal:

Denton, Texas is a city that lives and breathes music. Stay here a few days and you'll see that it's a community-wide phenomenon. Every other person you meet is a musician, and those that aren't have a love and respect for music that borders on obsession.

- Making Music Magazine, 2013

Camps and Workshops

During the summer months, the College of Music hosts 15+ camps and workshops open to a wide variety of age groups and experience levels – from the novice young musician to the classroom professional. Attendees come from different geographic locations to include residents of Denton County and North Texas to countries from outside the United States. The camps and workshops include:

  • All-State Choir Camp

  • American Percussion Seminar

  • Beginner & Intermediate Bass Camp

  • Choral Conducting Symposium

  • Conductor's Collegium for Wind Studies

  • Flute! Fundamentals

  • Flute! Masterclass in Repertoire and Performance

  • International Summer Music Institute

  • Jazz Combo Workshop

  • Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop

  • Marching Percussion Camp

  • Pirastro Strings Virtual Elite Soloists Program for Double Bass

  • Prelude Orchestra Camp at ISMI

  • UNT Blast
  • Vocal Jazz Educator Seminar

  • Vocal Jazz Workshop

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Czech Music Initiative

The Czech Music Initiative of the University of North Texas College of Music continues to create unique life-changing opportunities for students, faculty and staff. Our collaboration with the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) promotes the performance of Czech folk music connecting students and the public to Czech music and culture inspiring creative and artistic endeavors.

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Hire a UNT Musician

The College of Music offers an expansive “Hire a Musician” program, helping to connect the community to a diverse pool of talented musicians for various events and needs. With over 1,500 students, the program can cater to a wide range of musical requirements, including weddings, private parties, corporate events, religious services, and more. Whether community members need a solo performer, a small ensemble, or a full band, UNT’s musicians are equipped to deliver exceptional performances tailored for specific occasions.

In addition to live performances, the program also offers individual music lessons and the expertise of arrangers and composers for personal music projects. This initiative not only supports the local community by providing high-quality musical services but also offers valuable performance opportunities for UNT’s music students.

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Rainbow-Froehlich Outreach Program

The Rainbow-Froehlich Outreach Program at the UNT College of Music is dedicated to bringing the joy of music to residents in assisted living and nursing facilities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton Metroplex. This program provides regular, high-quality musical experiences, enhancing the lives of those in care through the power of music.

Led by passionate and talented UNT music students and faculty, the program offers a variety of performances, from solo acts to small ensembles, ensuring a diverse and engaging musical repertoire. These performances not only enrich the lives of the residents but also provide valuable performance opportunities for UNT’s music students, fostering a sense of community and connection through music.

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String Project

UNT String Project is an accessible community music program that offers Suzuki-based string instrument instruction (violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp) for students as young as 5 years and continuing through the 12th grade. The UNT String Project offers a variety of classes, ranging from the beginning foundations for successful string playing and ensembles to support and supplement school orchestra instruction as our students continue to develop their musicianship.

As a member of the National String Project Consortium, the UNT String Project is dedicated to the dual mission of training tomorrow's string educators while providing accessible string instruction opportunities for youth and adults.

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Denton Horizons Senior Band - UNT College of Music

New Horizons Band

Denton citizens of all ages love music, so it's not surprising that the community has embraced the New Horizons Band program.

Every semester, music education students from the University of North Texas teach small group or large ensemble sectionals with the band in a mutually beneficial partnership.

The 65 members of the Denton New Horizons Band range in age from 40 to 92, and are divided into two groups: one for beginners, and one for more experienced players. Members come from all walks of life, are both working and retired, and play the entire range of instruments one finds in a traditional concert wind ensemble.

The Denton New Horizons Band's free concerts draw crowds of 75 to 200 for each performance. It plays regularly for the Denton community at events such as the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, and has even performed at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio. 

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Virtual Private Music Lessons

The Virtual Private Music Lesson program, launched in October 2022, offers free weekly private lessons to 800 students within the Dallas Independent School District. Serving band, choir, orchestra, and modern band students across more than 48 schools, the program prioritizes high-need campuses, ensuring that at-risk students have access to high-quality arts education that complements the district's existing curriculum. The program employs nearly 80 current College of Music students as teaching artists, providing them with valuable teaching experience and a robust internship opportunity as they prepare for their future careers.

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